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Molbey Family History

Molbey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moley, Mole, Dolney, Mosley, Molloy, Folley, Morley, Molle, Mosby

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Where is the Molbey family from?

You can see how Molbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Molbey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Molbey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molbey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molbey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Molbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molbey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Molbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Molbey. For the veterans among your Molbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molbey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molbey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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